Creative Director Job at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation And Library i

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) is the sole nonprofit organization created by President Reagan, charged with advancing his legacy and principles – individual liberty, economic opportunity, freedom and democracy, peace through strength, and national pride.

A globally recognized, nonpartisan organization based in Simi Valley, CA, with a leading policy institute in Washington, DC, the Reagan Foundation delivers impactful public affairs programming, policy convenings, and projects of national and international significance, scholarly initiatives, and distinctive educational programs that shape the perspectives of middle, high school, and college students.

In addition, RRPFI sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the largest and most‑visited presidential library, featuring a remarkable 125,000‑square‑foot museum with unique historical pieces that tell the story of Ronald Reagan’s life, presidency, and enduring impact.

Position Available:
The Reagan Foundation is seeking a full-time Creative Director to join the marketing team. This in‑person position, located on our Simi Valley, California campus, helps shape the artistic vision and strategy for the Foundation and leads our team of designers from concept to execution, ensuring high‑quality, on‑brand deliverables aligned with overall business goals.

Key responsibilities include implementing visual marketing programs across print media, digital channels (email, social media, presentations), and video, developing engaging collateral that tells a story and elicits an emotional response, and ensuring the Foundation’s Brand is adhered to on every project. The role involves close collaboration with the design team, IT services, and department heads to exceed departmental expectations.

This position reports to the Chief Marketing and Cultural Programming Officer, managing a team of three print/digital team members and three video team members.

Job Qualifications/Responsibilities:

Initiate and design complex and simple project plans based on department specifications

Ensure each project has the specific financial and personnel resources required for success

Attend presentations to help departments understand the design and production angle of their projects

Work with the executive team to implement marketing materials that increase organization/department exposure

Collaborate with design personnel to present all creative ideas properly

Work with outside vendors for outsourcing printing, digital applications, and other resources needed to complete initiatives

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Annual museum store virtual catalog

Designing new store products

Board presentations

Ensure all departments stay on brand

Implementation of weekly emails, including Journey Builder

Preparation for and execution of all graphics and video projects for two major forums each year, one at the beginning of December and one at the end of May

10+ years’ experience in an in‑house design team leadership role

Proven success in managing graphics teams

Strong design and production skills in print and digital media

Portfolio of previous work demonstrating an ability to turn an idea into a visual piece

Strong communication and computer skills

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, social media channels, and email applications

Comprehensive knowledge of the marketing design process

This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including vacation, health/dental benefits, and a retirement plan.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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